| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 5.98 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
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APAC Starch Derivatives Market Analysis
The Asia-Pacific Starch Derivatives Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.98% during the forecast period.
- Starch derivatives include cyclodextrinm maltodextrin, and modified starch. The growth in functional food products, clean label demand, and achieving cost reduction in the production process in Asian-Pacific countries particularly China, India, and Bangladesh are the major factors driving the applications of starch derivatives in the region.
- Moreover, the paradigm shift of consumers towards low-calorie food products is another factor that has resulted in the number of food and beverage processing companies to incorporate modified starch to meet the propelling demand of functional/low-calorie food products. Such factors enabled ingredient manufacturers to develop products that can support food companies to cater to the growing demand, thereby increasing the market value for the starch derivatives in the country.
APAC Starch Derivatives Market Trends
Textile Industry: Growth Engine of Starch Utilisation
The main use of starch and starch derivatives is for sizing yarns of pure cotton and its blends with other fibers. For these yarns, a large number of sizing formulations are used which consist either exclusively or principally of starch or starch derivatives.
Considering this fact, the developing countries in the region like India, China, and Bangladesh, are dependent on the textile industry in the country, which is expected to increase the application of starch derivatives in the country. The consumption of starch is also increased for the printing and finishing of manufactured garments.
The production of cornstarch has increased massively in the country like Bangladesh, due to its multi-functionalities, such as thickening and adhesive. These properties of starch make it an essential ingredient for the textile industry. Thus, the growth of starch derivatives is paralleled to the growing textile production in these Asian countries.
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Growing Food Processing Sector
The food processing sector in Asian countries comprises of processing of fruits and vegetables, cereals, bakery and confectionary, pulses, oilseeds, dairy, carbonated beverages, fruit juices, and other food items.
There has been a significant increase in the demand for all forms of ready-to-eat or convenience food and beverage products, owing to increasingly busy lifestyles and the rising working population in countries like India and Japan. The food processing industry is expected to have significant growth and generate new opportunities for investment and exports for the country thus increasing the application of starch derivatives in the country. The use of modified starch as a stabilizer, thickening agent, and emulsifier in manufacturing bakery, confectionery, noodles, and other convenience food products is fuelling the demand for derivative starch among food and beverage manufacturers in these Asian countries.
According to the food consumption survey conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Bangladesh in 2018, young children in the country are provided with starchy food prepared with sago, semolina, rice, and noodles. The rising trend of starch derivatives in these developing Asian country is fuelling the demand for modified starches. Modified starch helps in improving the stability of starch and starch derivatives products.
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APAC Starch Derivatives Industry Overview
Some of the major companies manufacturing their starch derivatives in the Asian-Pacific region are Cargill, Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, and AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG. The Asia-Pacific derivative starch market ingredient market is highly fragmented with many local and international players competing for market share.
These companies, in order to retain their position within the market or gain an advantage over its competitors, have set their focus on research and development, expansion, partnership, and innovation. In October 2018, Tereos announced the official opening of the Tereos Asia R&D Centre, in collaboration and supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board. the newly established R&D Centre will leverage the Group's extensive portfolio of products to address the regional demand for noodles, bakery products, confectionery, teas, sauces, snacks, and beverages.
APAC Starch Derivatives Market Leaders
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Cargill, Incorporated.
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Ingredion Incorporated.
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AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG
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ANGEL STARCH & FOOD PVT LTD.
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Tate & Lyle PLC
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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APAC Starch Derivatives Industry Segmentation
The market is studied for a different types of starch derivatives such as maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, glucose syrups, hydrolysates, modified starch, and others. The different sources through which starch derivatives are derived include corn, wheat, cassava, potato, and other sources. Its wide application in different end-user industries such as food and beverage, feed, paper industry, pharmaceutical industry, bioethanol, cosmetics, and other industrial applications. Also, the market for starch derivatives is further studied for potential countries under the Asia-Pacific region.
| By Type | Maltodextrin |
| Cyclodextrin | |
| Glucose Syrups | |
| Hydrolysates | |
| Modified Starch | |
| Others | |
| By Source | Corn |
| Wheat | |
| Cassava | |
| Potato | |
| Others | |
| By Application | Food and Beverage |
| Feed | |
| Paper Industry | |
| Pharmaceutical Industry | |
| Bioethanol | |
| Cosmetics | |
| Others | |
| By Geography | China |
| Japan | |
| India | |
| Australia | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific |
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APAC Starch Derivatives Market Research FAQs
What is the current Asia-Pacific Starch Derivatives Market size?
The Asia-Pacific Starch Derivatives Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.98% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Asia-Pacific Starch Derivatives Market?
Cargill, Incorporated., Ingredion Incorporated., AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, ANGEL STARCH & FOOD PVT LTD. and Tate & Lyle PLC are the major companies operating in the Asia-Pacific Starch Derivatives Market.
What years does this Asia-Pacific Starch Derivatives Market cover?
The report covers the Asia-Pacific Starch Derivatives Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Asia-Pacific Starch Derivatives Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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